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Louis A Russo, Sr.

Discussion in 'What Granddad did in the War' started by LRusso216, May 20, 2015.

  1. LRusso216

    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    May 21 would be my father's 98th birthday. He was a WW2 vet who died way too young (72) in 1990. I think of him, especially when I talk to my mother, who is 90 and spry as they come. This was the best way I could think of to honor his memory.
     

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    KJ Jr Well-Known Member

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    Thank god for men like your father Lou.
     
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    Slipdigit Good Ol' Boy Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    I'm thinking that he was a man among men.
     
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    Otto Spambot Nemesis Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Clearly a stout man. An honor you were named after him. :poppy:
     
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    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    Thanks for the comments and salutes. They really should go to him. Incidentally, my son shares the same name.
     
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    They are for him. We've never really liked you...
     
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    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    I suspected that, Keith.
     
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    Lovely picture of your dad Lou.

    My father a WW2 Vet died young too at 65 in 1988. I think of him every day and honour him by posting his army career on the ww2 forums. Like your father, he will never be forgotten.

    Lesley
     
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    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    Thanks for the comment, Lesley. I would hope your father is never forgotten, along with the other vets whose names we'll never know.
     
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    <SALUTE>....and to all for this coming Memorial Day
     
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    Martin Bull Acting Wg. Cdr

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    Respect to your late Father, Lou - and to you for remembering him in this way.
     
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    That is a very nice picture of your father Lou. It is a shame he died that soon, but like all veterans who have passed on we will always remember them as well as your father on this upcoming Memorial Day! :poppy:
     
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    I'll have a glass of red and toast Staff Sergeant Louis A. Russo on Memorial Day.
     

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